Change of command ceremony for the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines in Vietnam, 1966. Lieutenant Colonel Taylor handing over the battalion colors to Major Thomas Kelly. The photograph displays the official transfer of command during the ceremony. DEFENSE (MARINE CORPS) A187554 rWm

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